Orvis 7-1/2 foot 2 piece 2 tip “Battenkill” with 12/64” ferrule. 3.8 oz. No. 58594 (1970). Chrome guides and tiptops with brown wraps; dark brown impregnated shafts; bent wire hookkeeper, 5-1/2” cigar grip; aluminum downlocking reel seat with slip ring and varnished walnut spacer. Original bag and tube. Another one like the above, but with two tips. The go-to 7-1/2 foot rod for WF5F lines. This one is also in near-mint condition. It was made by a west coast professional from Orvis shafts, ferrules, and reel seat and looks at least as snappy as the above Madison. $ 750.00.
Orvis 7-1/2 foot 2 piece 2 tip “Battenkill” with 12/64” ferrule. 3.8 oz. No. 58594 (1970). Chrome guides and tiptops with brown wraps; dark brown impregnated shafts; bent wire hookkeeper, 5-1/2” cigar grip; aluminum downlocking reel seat with slip ring and varnished walnut spacer. Original bag and tube. Another one like the above, but with two tips. The go-to 7-1/2 foot rod for WF5F lines. This one is also in near-mint condition. It was made by a west coast professional from Orvis shafts, ferrules, and reel seat and looks at least as snappy as the above Madison. $ 750.00.